i am unable to sprinkle the granular as there is an inner seal which does not allow contents to be shaken out. help if anyone has a solution? i've contacted the vendor who informs me the lip does not come off. the instructions are inside the shaker. no indication how to release the granular. thanks .. ann i am unable to sprinkle the granular as there is an inner seal which does not allow contents to be shaken out. help if anyone has a solution? i've contacted the vendor who informs me the lip... » Read More i am unable to sprinkle the granular as there is an inner seal which does not allow contents to be shaken out. help if anyone has a solution? i've contacted the vendor who informs me the lip does not come off. the instructions are inside the shaker. no indication how to release the granular. thanks .. ann « Show Less
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Just unscrew the top and peel off the freshness seal. Then you can get at the instructions. Put the top back on, lift the Shaker flap up and shake out the granules. There isn't any permanent seal on the inside.
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I bought this last fall and don't remember but I also don't remember having an issue. I'd have to say if the instructions were inside I must have twisted off the lid to get them out and if there was an inner seal I would have taken it off. I used the whole bottle so I no longer have it to look at.
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I believe Dawn has the right answer, but if you cannot open the top to remove the inner protective seal, flip the unit upside down and drill a series of small holes. Cover the holes you created with duct tape or place the container in a large zip lock bag when not in use. You should be able to find the instructions and precautions on the Internet.
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(1) You can pour off any loose powder into another container, then put the lid back on the original container and shake it repeatedly in order to pulverize the clump into powder. (2) If there's no loose powder at all, you can dig at the clump with a steel-tined fork in order to break it down into powder. (3) You could use a drill with a clean bit to break the clump down into powder and then do the straining off and container-shaking to break it down further. (4) I ordered another container of Gatorade Blue recently and it was fine. I don't know if it came from the shipper who sent me my damaged one. (1) You can pour off any loose powder into another container, then put the lid back on the original container and shake it repeatedly in order to pulverize the clump into powder. (2) If there's no loose powder at all, you can dig at the clump with a steel-tined fork in order to break it down into powder. (3) You could use a drill with a clean bit to break the clump down into powder and then do the straining off and container-shaking to break it down further. (4) I ordered another container of Gatorade Blue recently and it was fine. I don't know if it came from the shipper who sent me my... » Read More (1) You can pour off any loose powder into another container, then put the lid back on the original container and shake it repeatedly in order to pulverize the clump into powder. (2) If there's no loose powder at all, you can dig at the clump with a steel-tined fork in order to break it down into powder. (3) You could use a drill with a clean bit to break the clump down into powder and then do the straining off and container-shaking to break it down further. (4) I ordered another container of Gatorade Blue recently and it was fine. I don't know if it came from the shipper who sent me my damaged one. « Show Less
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I believe I've seen this addressed before. My best guess is that "Shaker" means the size of the container and the fact that it has handholds. We may need to get inventive here. I am going to either secure the inner seal to the container after punching well spaced holes into it, or put same said holes into the container lid itself to make it a true shaker (may need to loosen container contents a bit as you go). I will retain the inner seal to maintain as much of the moisture that is present (perhaps also placing plastic wrap over opening as well. I totally get your question, but believe we can make this work until they achieve a true shaker container. Hope this adaptation helps everyone.
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Hi - Sorry you're having trouble. This thing is adorable! But the nozzle on our jar is the pits. My husband was trying to pour lemonade for guests and gave up - and used a soup scoop to get the liquid out of the top of it. A real disappointment. I'm not looking at mine (it's in a box high up on a shelf) - but - it seems to me if you can figure out how to unscrew the nozzle, you could then replace the washer. I'm sure you can find the correct size of washer in a hardware store. While you're at it, you might consider getting a completely new nozzle set up. I think I need to do the same thing. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Good luck!
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Im having the same problem and according to the reviews on this site...We are not alone. Ive tried saturating the heck out of um .. to a fine mist and no mater what they just dont seem to stick very well. Looks to me like it needs more work. There was some mention about placing it under a book to flatten the design? I dont know... to be honest the instructions that came with this thing, In my opinion were very lacking. If my 6 yr old son didnt just "HAVE TO HAVE IT!" I wouldnt have gone with this toy and I wont be recommending it to anyone else.
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I believe I've seen this addressed before. My best guess is that "Shaker" means the size of the container and the fact that it has handholds. We may need to get inventive here. I am going to either secure the inner seal to the container after punching well spaced holes into it, or put same said holes into the container lid itself to make it a true shaker (may need to loosen container contents a bit as you go). I will retain the inner seal to maintain as much of the moisture that is present (perhaps also placing plastic wrap over opening as well. I totally get your question, but believe we can make this work until they achieve a true shaker container. Hope this adaptation helps everyone. I believe I've seen this addressed before. My best guess is that "Shaker" means the size of the container and the fact that it has handholds. We may need to get inventive here. I am going to either secure the inner seal to the container after punching well spaced holes into it, or put same said holes into the container lid itself to make it a true shaker (may need to loosen container contents a bit as you go). I will retain the inner seal to maintain as much of the moisture that is present (perhaps also placing plastic wrap over opening as well. I totally get your question, but... » Read More I believe I've seen this addressed before. My best guess is that "Shaker" means the size of the container and the fact that it has handholds. We may need to get inventive here. I am going to either secure the inner seal to the container after punching well spaced holes into it, or put same said holes into the container lid itself to make it a true shaker (may need to loosen container contents a bit as you go). I will retain the inner seal to maintain as much of the moisture that is present (perhaps also placing plastic wrap over opening as well. I totally get your question, but believe we can make this work until they achieve a true shaker container. Hope this adaptation helps everyone. « Show Less
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I just filled a small ball jar more than 1/2 way with water, tightened the lid and shook the heck out of it. No spills or leaks! Then I set it sort of upside down in a bowl (like it fell over in your bag) - Its been about an hour - no water in the bowl! There is no gasket but I think it'll work.
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I had a hard time with that too! My wife figured it out. To remove the "clear" part from the "not-clear" part, look along the attachments that are connected when you press the bottom release button. The part located at the border of the "clear" and "not-clear" part can be pressed. Press this in, pull and (here is the step I could not figure out and did not want to force for fear of breaking it) lower the clear container a little bit and pull in the opposite direction on the opposite side to release the one additional clip. I have not yet done this myself. My wife did it, and washed it, and now we are waiting for it to dry. Seems pretty sturdy though, you seem to be able to pull it a little more than I thought would be reasonable. This post was from a year ago. but hopefully this can help someone (I am betting A Happy Mom has figured it out by now).
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Hi, I have never had that problem....but if it happened I would use a coated spatula and slide it under to release...I love mine...in fact, I have two....good luck
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It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning everytime you change the filter because of algae and mold. It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning... » Read More It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning everytime you change the filter because of algae and mold. « Show Less
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Haven't knocked mine over "yet" so I filled it with water, put the straw in the lid and turned it on its side to test it. Water came out of the minimal area around the straw. A rubber gasket holds the lid on very tightly, but there is no gasket around the straw area. Water will leak at that point only. I love this tumbler and use it as much as possible.
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I usually shake it a bit to get it out. I have found though after time of using it that its quality of use has declined. I am not sure why, but the stuff gets trapped and its not coming out like it did before. Not sure why. I am going to contact Ozeri to replace it. They have great customer service.
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I was going to ask the same question. There was no seal and it was only about a third full. I weighed it and it is the correct shipping and product weight, so I guess they just got a cheaper bottle that happened to be bigger or something. I can't imagine the granules would go bad unsealed unless it got wet before receiving.
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I've had the exact same problem. I just used a clip to keep it closed. Also thinking of transferring it into a freezer bag since I store it in the freezer.
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I asked the company, they say NO only because the way it is mixed. take a butter knife or flat swrewdriver & pop off the top, it comes right off & goes right back on just push down on it...I mixed one TBLS Miracle Grow granular <blue> in the bottle with 16 oz. warm water & let it sit overnight to dissolve. I have no idea if 1 TBLS is adequate but better to have a weaker solution than burn up the plants....the company should make them refillable.
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I went over and put my finger on the side of the round portion and it did not appear to be spinning. It's just vibrating and the lower section also just vibrates back and forth but its supposed to. I do not know that they claimed the top was supposed to spin, it's been too long since I bought it and no longer have the packaging. Whichever the case is, it still works better than a manual toothbrush ;-) I was going to buy some more heads, but they were out of stock when I tried on Amazon and unfortunately I do not get around well and lack transportation so I don't get to Walmart, which is where I go to buy most household goods, more than a couple times a year. Sorry I cannot give you more info. But if you go to the oral-b web official web site you can ask them and they'll most likely answer as they answered my questions when I was considering buying it initially.
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I never had a liquid version. I always shake mine before I use it and that might solidify it back to a gel.